Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:56 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 6:09 pm (9.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:578.81:029.77:110.87:380.16:534:55Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:328.91:409.67:500.88:150.26:524:57Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:079.02:199.38:310.88:530.46:514:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:459.13:029.09:140.89:330.66:504:59Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:259.23:498.710:020.810:190.96:495:01First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:119.34:428.410:550.811:101.16:485:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:039.45:418.211:530.76:475:03First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:009.66:438.112:051.212:540.66:465:04Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:019.97:498.31:061.11:580.26:445:06Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:0510.38:538.72:080.93:00-0.36:435:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:0710.89:519.33:100.43:58-0.86:425:08Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:0411.310:459.84:08-0.14:52-1.36:415:09Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:0011.511:3810.35:04-0.65:44-1.66:395:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:5411.65:58-1.06:34-1.76:385:12Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:2810.612:4711.46:50-1.17:22-1.56:375:13Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:1810.71:3811.07:42-1.18:09-1.16:355:14Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:0610.62:3010.38:34-0.88:58-0.56:345:16Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:5410.33:239.69:27-0.39:480.26:335:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:459.94:198.910:230.210:400.96:315:18Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:399.55:198.311:220.711:361.56:305:19Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:369.16:227.912:241.06:285:21Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:368.97:267.712:331.81:271.26:275:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:378.98:277.81:332.02:301.26:255:23Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:349.09:188.02:311.93:241.06:245:24Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:249.310:028.33:241.74:090.76:225:25Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:079.510:408.64:091.34:470.56:215:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:469.711:168.94:501.05:230.36:195:28New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:249.811:509.15:290.75:570.16:185:29New Moon28Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447335)

Common Questions About Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Barnstable Harbor, MA today?

Slack tide in Barnstable Harbor, MA is approximately 9:32 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Barnstable Harbor, MA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Barnstable Harbor, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide predictions for Barnstable Harbor, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide data for Barnstable Harbor, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447335. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447335.

What is the moon phase in Barnstable Harbor, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Barnstable Harbor, MA is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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